# Fider: Free Open Source Alternative to Cycle, Featurebase, FeatureOS

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/fider
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Fider (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Cycle, Featurebase, FeatureOS, ProductBoard. A self-hosted community feedback tool that helps organizations gather, discuss, and prioritize user suggestions and feature requests.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Fider
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://fider.io/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/getfider/fider
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 4.6k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/getfider/fider or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cycle.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (8)
Replacing these paid tools with Fider saves up to $200/mo ($2,400/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cycle](https://caniforkit.com/cycle) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Cycle vs Fider](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cycle-vs-fider) |
| [Featurebase](https://caniforkit.com/featurebase) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Featurebase vs Fider](https://caniforkit.com/vs/featurebase-vs-fider) |
| [FeatureOS](https://caniforkit.com/featureos) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare FeatureOS vs Fider](https://caniforkit.com/vs/featureos-vs-fider) |
| [ProductBoard](https://caniforkit.com/productboard) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare ProductBoard vs Fider](https://caniforkit.com/vs/productboard-vs-fider) |
| [Upvoty](https://caniforkit.com/upvoty) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Upvoty vs Fider](https://caniforkit.com/vs/upvoty-vs-fider) |
| [UserJot](https://caniforkit.com/userjot) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare UserJot vs Fider](https://caniforkit.com/vs/userjot-vs-fider) |
| [Usersnap](https://caniforkit.com/usersnap) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Usersnap vs Fider](https://caniforkit.com/vs/usersnap-vs-fider) |
| [UserVoice](https://caniforkit.com/uservoice) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare UserVoice vs Fider](https://caniforkit.com/vs/uservoice-vs-fider) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Fider free and open source?
Fider is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. A self-hosted community feedback tool that helps organizations gather, discuss, and prioritize user suggestions and feature requests.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Fider?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cycle.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)